About IP Addresses & Network Privacy
VPN & Proxy Detection
By analyzing the Autonomous System Number (ASN) of an IP and normalizing the organization name, we accurately determine if a connection originates from a residential ISP, a known VPN provider, a cloud host like AWS, or a mobile carrier.
Browser Privacy Signals
The Browser Fingerprint card shows system-level signals your browser exposes to every website you visit — including your operating system, timezone, browser language preferences, and Do Not Track setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Abuse Score?
An abuse score indicates how likely an IP address is involved in malicious activity (like hacking, spam, or DDoS networks) based on reports from databases like AbuseIPDB. A score of 0 indicates a clean IP, while higher scores indicate recent malicious behavior.
What is an AS Path?
An Autonomous System (AS) Path shows the routing hops your connection takes across the internet's major infrastructure networks (ISPs and transit providers) to reach its destination. It acts like a roadmap of the internet.
Why does my IPv6 say 'Not Detected'?
Not all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) support IPv6 yet. If your router or ISP is not configured for it, your connection will safely fall back to using a standard IPv4 address. (Note: To accurately verify IPv6 capability, this tool sends a secure ping to an external verifier, api64.ipify.org, while all other data remains fully private to our Cloudflare network).
How can I share an IP lookup?
Simply search for an IP address in the search bar. The URL will instantly update. You can copy and share that URL, and the recipient will see the exact same IP analysis.
Why does my IP geolocation show a different city?
IP geolocation is based on where your Internet Service Provider (ISP) registers the IP address, not your physical GPS location. It often shows the city of your ISP's nearest regional data center.
Can a website see my local network IP?
No. Websites can only see your public router IP. Private, local network IPs (like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) are hidden behind Network Address Translation (NAT) and are not broadcasted over the internet.
What is the difference between an IP address and a MAC address?
An IP address is assigned by your network and routes internet traffic to you. A MAC address is a permanent hardware identifier assigned to your device's network card by the manufacturer.
Will restarting my router change my IP address?
If your ISP uses dynamic IP allocation, unplugging your router for a few minutes may assign you a new public IP address. However, many ISPs use "sticky" dynamic IPs that rarely change.